BMW K 1600GTL Exclusive Rider's Manual page 134

via the on-board socket. Unsuit-
8
able chargers could cause dam-
age to the motorcycle's on-board
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electrics.
Use suitable BMW chargers. The
suitable charger is available from
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Charge via the power socket,
with the battery connected
to the motorcycle's on-board
electrical system.
The motorcycle's on-board
z
electronics know when the
battery is fully charged. The
on-board socket is switched off
when this happens.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
If you are unable to charge
the battery through the on-
board socket, you may be using
a charger that is not compatible
with your motorcycle's electron-
ics. If this happens, disconnect
the battery from the on-board
systems and connect the charger
directly to the battery.
Charging battery when
disconnected
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular intervals
in the course of a lengthy period
of disuse. See the instructions
for caring for your battery. Al-
ways fully recharge the battery
before restoring it to use.
Removing battery
Remove seat ( 74).
If applicable, switch off the anti-
theft alarm.
Switch off the ignition.
Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Remove battery negative
lead 1.
Open cover 2 and remove bat-
tery positive lead 3.
Remove screws 4 and remove
the retainer.